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cry vs ululate

ululate vs cry

cry is a noun but ululate is not a noun.

cry and ululate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
ululate No No Yes No
As verbs, ululate is a hyponym of cry; that is, ululate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
  • ululate: emit long loud cries
Other hyponyms of cry include hollo, hurrah, halloo, whoop, pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill, howl, roar, wail, yaup, yawl, screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk.
cry (noun) ululate (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a fit of weeping
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
cry (verb) ululate (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain emit long loud cries
bring into a particular state by crying
utter a sudden loud cry
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
Difference between cry and ululate

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